Evaluation, Development Board Enclosures

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
SM 100R

SM 100R

Pimoroni

CASE PLASTIC GRAY

0

114990195

114990195

Seeed

CASE ABS CLEAR 2.76"L X 2.36"W

0

PIS-0498

PIS-0498

Pi Supply

MODMYPI PI ZERO CASE - WHITE

0

110061132

110061132

Seeed

METAL CASE FOR JETSON NANO

0

1593HAMEGG2TBU

1593HAMEGG2TBU

Hammond Manufacturing

BOX ABS TRN BLUE 5.71"L X 3.94"W

0

DEV-12996

DEV-12996

SparkFun

BOX PLASTIC CLR 3.68"L X 2.47"W

0

322990012

322990012

Seeed

CASE ABS BLACK 3.94"L X 7.87"W

0

1593HAMMEGATBU

1593HAMMEGATBU

Hammond Manufacturing

BOX ABS TRN BLUE 4.38"L X 2.95"W

0

1593HAMEGG1TPU

1593HAMEGG1TPU

Hammond Manufacturing

BOX ABS TRN PURPLE 5.71"LX3.94"W

0

1593HAMDUEBK

1593HAMDUEBK

Hammond Manufacturing

BOX ABS BLACK 4.38"L X 2.95"W

0

RAS-03BLPWR-PI

RAS-03BLPWR-PI

Micro Connectors, Inc.

ALUM RASP PI 3 CASE MODEL B/B+

100

1593HAMPI2BK

1593HAMPI2BK

Hammond Manufacturing

BOX ABS BLACK 3.88"L X 2.74"W

0

PIS-0604

PIS-0604

Pi Supply

PIJUICE TALL CASE

0

114992052

114992052

Seeed

ALUMINUM CASE FOR NVIDIA JETSON

0

1593HAMFREE2TBU

1593HAMFREE2TBU

Hammond Manufacturing

BOX ABS TRN BLUE 3.63"L X 2.61"W

0

1593HAMPIBK

1593HAMPIBK

Hammond Manufacturing

BOX ABS BLACK 4.1"L X 2.59"W

0

M000008

M000008

Genuino (Arduino)

BOX PLASTIC TRANS BLUE

0

PANDAENCLOSURE

PANDAENCLOSURE

BOX PLASTIC TRANSLUCENT CLEAR

0

M000015

M000015

Genuino (Arduino)

BOX PLASTIC BLK 3.43"L X 2.52"W

0

114990199

114990199

Seeed

CASE PLASTIC BLACK 2.91"LX2.6"W

0

Evaluation, Development Board Enclosures

1. Overview

Development board enclosures are protective housings designed to safeguard electronic development boards while enabling functional access. These enclosures provide mechanical protection, electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding, thermal management, and environmental resistance. They play a critical role in prototyping, industrial automation, IoT deployments, and educational platforms by ensuring reliable operation under various conditions.

2. Main Types and Functional Classification

TypeFunctional FeaturesApplication Examples
Plastic EnclosuresLightweight, cost-effective, insulating propertiesEducational kits, hobbyist projects
Metal EnclosuresSuperior EMI shielding, thermal dissipationIndustrial control systems
Modular EnclosuresCustomizable compartments, tool-less assemblyRapid prototyping environments
IP-Rated EnclosuresWater/dust resistance (IP65-IP67)Outdoor IoT sensors

3. Structure and Components

Typical enclosures consist of: - Base chassis: Provides structural integrity and mounting points - Removable panels: Allow access to interfaces and expansion slots - Heat dissipation features: Ventilation grids or embedded heat sinks - EMI shielding: Conductive gaskets or metalized coatings - Cable management: Strain relief ports and routing channels

4. Key Technical Specifications

ParameterImportance
Material Type (ABS/Aluminum/Steel)Determines weight, durability, and shielding
Dimensional Range (50-500mm)Affects board compatibility
IP Rating (IP54-IP68)Defines environmental protection level
Thermal ResistanceImpacts sustained performance in enclosed spaces
Vibration ResistanceCritical for industrial/automotive applications

5. Application Fields

  • IoT Infrastructure: Smart city sensors (e.g., Raspberry Pi housed in IP67 enclosures)
  • Industrial Automation: PLC control panels with EMI-shielded aluminum cases
  • Medical Devices: Diagnostic equipment development platforms
  • Education: STEM kits with transparent plastic enclosures

6. Leading Manufacturers and Products

ManufacturerRepresentative Product
Raspberry Pi FoundationOfficial Raspberry Pi 4 Enclosure with active cooling
Arduino SAArduino Uno Transparent Plastic Case
EbenIndustrial Metal Enclosure for Jetson Nano
RS ProModular DIN Rail Mount Enclosure

7. Selection Guidelines

Key considerations include: - Board form factor compatibility (e.g., HAT/Shield alignment) - Operating environment (temperature, humidity, vibration) - Required certifications (CE, RoHS) - Expandability for future hardware upgrades - Cost vs. performance trade-offs

8. Industry Trends Analysis

Emerging trends include: - Integration of thermal interface materials (TIMs) in plastic enclosures - Adoption of additive manufacturing for customized geometries - Increased demand for 5G-compatible EMI shielding solutions - Growth of edge computing driving ruggedized enclosure requirements - Sustainability focus driving bio-based polymer enclosures

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